Best New Horror Fiction 2016: A Spine-Chilling Selection If you're a fan of horror fiction, you're likely always on the lookout for the best and most spine-chilling reads. In 2016, the horror genre saw a surge of new talent and gripping storytelling. Whether you're craving blood-curdling suspense, supernatural encounters, or bone-chilling thrills, this article will guide you through the best new horror fiction releases of 2016. 1. "The Fireman" by Joe Hill: Joe Hill, son of renowned horror author Stephen King, delivers a hauntingly captivating tale set in a world plagued by a mysterious pandemic causing spontaneous combustion. This gripping novel combines supernatural horror with psychological thrills, making it a must-read for horror enthusiasts. 2. "Hex" by Thomas Olde Heuvelt: In this international bestseller, Thomas Olde Heuvelt weaves a chilling story set in a picturesque town haunted by a 17th-century witch whose eyes and mouth have been sewn shut. Prepare to be captivated by the spine-tingling suspense and the town's relentless fight against the curse. 3. "The Ballad of Black Tom" by Victor LaValle: A reimagining of H.P. Lovecraft's "The Horror at Red Hook," Victor LaValle's novella takes readers on a dark journey through 1920s New York City. Blending Lovecraftian horror with social commentary, this gripping narrative explores racism, magic, and cosmic horrors. 4. "Disappearance at Devil's Rock" by Paul Tremblay: Paul Tremblay, known for his gripping and suspenseful storytelling, delivers a haunting novel about a young boy's disappearance in a small town. Told through a series of interviews, diary entries, and police reports, this psychological thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat. 5. "The Last Days of Jack Sparks" by Jason Arnopp: For fans of psychological horror and dark humor, Jason Arnopp's novel offers a unique reading experience. Dive into the twisted last days of the arrogant and egotistical protagonist, Jack Sparks, as he investigates occult phenomena and battles an ancient evil. To explore more horror fiction options from 2016, websites like Goodreads and Amazon can provide comprehensive lists based on user reviews and ratings. Additionally, horror-themed websites like Dread Central and Horror Novel Reviews often carry in-depth reviews, author interviews, and recommendations for further reading. In conclusion, the world of horror fiction in 2016 offered a diverse range of terrifying tales that catered to different subgenres within the horror genre. Whether you're a fan of supernatural horror, psychological suspense, or Lovecraftian dread, these recommended novels will satisfy your craving for spine-chilling stories that will keep you up at night. Happy reading, and prepare to be haunted by unforgettable characters and thrilling narratives!
Diao Si Li Hua Long, a loser, wrote online novels and failed miserably. He drank a beverage and unexpectedly won a seven-day trip to Hong Kong. During the enjoyable seven days in Hong Kong, while boarding a plane to leave, the aircraft malfunctioned. Li Hua Long silently prayed to God to either travel back in time or be reborn. As he wished, the plane disintegrated, resulting in the loss of his life, but his soul traversed time and space and fused with the soul of a man with the same name and surname in the year in Hong Kong. Thus began the extraordinary story of Li Hua Long's life... Because of him, Hong Kong became the world's most influential financial center; because of him, Hong Kong turned into an entertainment capital rivaling Hollywood; because of him, the people of Hong Kong became the highest per capita in terms of assets and income; because of him, China became the world's second-largest economy five years earlier than expected...
118.01 Million words | 2021-03-09 02:41Update
I am from a parallel world. Synopsis: Where there is shadow, there is light - the high-energy laborer, Gao Ran, drowns and wakes up in the water of a parallel world, becoming a different version of himself. The things that didn't happen in his original world have happened in this one, and the things that have already happened haven't. His deceased loved ones are still alive in this world, and Gao Ran feels fortunate. He decides to study hard and strive for progress every day, but one day he discovers a new ability - he can see a black mark on certain people. Gao Ran stares at the mark and sees all the killings, bloodshed, death, ugliness, greed, and sins that quietly decay and emit a foul odor - things even scarier than monsters and demons. It's the human heart. As a student with insomnia and supernatural abilities, Gao Ran is pursued by a rough and tough police captain who likes to act spoiled and blush. The author of this novel expressly refuses to fill any logical gaps. Please do not repost or distribute without permission. The story leans more towards reality and is not a suspenseful mystery drama. This is a brainless work! The author is a bit eccentric, so please read with a clear mind. If it's not to your taste, feel free to look elsewhere. Thank you. Here is a group number. Please provide a screenshot of your subscription. I am not in charge, I am merely a corpse. There are some lovely companions in the group. Mua~ "I am from a Parallel World" is a youth urban novel carefully crafted by Xi Xi Te. The updates are in real-time and the latest chapters are provided without pop-up advertisements. The comments made by readers of "I am from a Parallel World" do not necessarily reflect the views supported by Xi Xi Te. Keywords: Latest chapters of "I am from a Parallel World," Xi Xi Te, pop-up free, full-text reading of "I am from a Parallel World."
302.83 Million words | 2022-05-31 08:41Update
Take a glimpse at the sizzling girl, cultivate some mysterious martial arts, equip oneself with powerful weapons, and delve into future science. Make some money, grow some immortal herbs, refine some elixirs, and raise some divine beasts. Seek out misfortune in the islands, crush the might of the United States, and chase away extraterrestrial beings with eyes outside their eye sockets... Ever since obtaining the super god system, Mu You has been living a comfortable life. It's just that occasionally, the system presents him with some awkward tasks. For example, the Ten Night Goddesses. The rewards are abundant, and the process is alluring. However, Mu You is a respectable person! Book Club Group (Boundless Romance): Secret code: Super God System
264.02 Million words | 2021-09-05 00:43Update
Duzhong, the only heir to the long-lost ancient medical skill, and an unknown Level Soldier King, unexpectedly became a small security guard at a hospital, thus beginning a beautiful urban life. His medical skills were unparalleled, encompassing the knowledge of a hundred schools, and he could bring the dying back to life with his magical healing hands, making him a legendary divine doctor. His martial prowess was unrivaled, and he roamed freely through the city's myriad of attractions.
559.70 Million words | 2021-11-28 02:38Update
The unparalleled heavenly warrior, Jin Rui, returns to his hometown and embarks on the most thrilling and explosive journey! Assassins step aside, elite bodyguards move aside. The one you save is just a girl, but I save the entire Earth. The guardian of Blue Water Star, the last line of defense for humanity. Supreme and unrivaled, the heavenly warrior! Glory has returned! School belle, CEO, pure goddess twins, top supermodel, they're all coming to my bowl! For new and seasoned readers, I guarantee completion. Please support my novel! A diamond for an extra update, a bookmark for an extra update, a sword hilt for an extra update, a jade pendant for an extra update, and a crown for five extra updates!
72.34 Million words | 2021-07-20 22:13Update
Already signed for publication, progress can be seen on Weibo. After breaking up for many years, Lu Wuke saw her ex-boyfriend Shen Yuxi at a class reunion. Everyone knew that in their college years, Shen Yuxi, the handsome guy on campus, treated Lu Wuke like a princess. But now, he didn't even spare her a glance. Later, while playing a game, Shen Yuxi chose "truth." The class monitor asked, "Is there someone you can't let go of?" Shen Yuxi smiled and answered calmly, "No." Lu Wuke's nose immediately felt sour. This person would never indulge in her bad temper again. It was only that night when their friends saw Shen Yuxi drunk to the point of being unconscious. He shook the bottle of alcohol and helplessly laughed, "All in vain." Even when they meet, no one dares to talk to him anymore. An unruly-looking race car driver with a pure appearance, but in reality, a cunning dancer - Next issue: "Tooth Grinding." In the age when other girls were writing love letters in their school uniforms, Cheng Mi, a high school senior, would change boyfriends one after another while wearing makeup and short skirts. There was a period of time when Cheng Mi suddenly changed her taste and started pursuing a sophomore. This sophomore was different from the wild ones she usually interacted with; he was the kind of grade-A student that a bunch of girls liked. He was good-looking, but as pale as a patient. He also didn't like to talk. When asked by her best friend why she was now interested in Si Tingyan, Cheng Mi said, "I got tired of the others, time for a change." She vowed to win Si Tingyan within thirty days. However, twenty-eight days later, Cheng Mi got together with someone else and said she lost interest in the sophomore. That day, a classmate in the senior class picked up a note from the floor before leaving the classroom. The handwriting on it was clear and elegant, unmistakably from Si Tingyan, the number one student in their grade. - Cheng Mi lied to me. - She said she would pursue me for thirty days, but she didn't. - She is with someone else now. - Cheng Mi doesn't like me anymore. A possessive and cunning male lead with a charming personality, an older sister, and a female protagonist.
489.04 Million words | 2022-12-01 03:47Update
There has always been a dirty secret hidden in Mu Wan's heart, and she refused to tell anyone about it... Until this secret was exposed, what awaits her is death or redemption?
597.09 Million words | 2021-10-12 09:30Update
Wang Yong, the king of kings in the modern world of mercenaries, hailed as a legend by countless powerful figures, suddenly woke up after avenging his grievances. He decided to fulfill his mother's last wish and return to a normal and ordinary life. By using connections to secure a job, he unintentionally offended the glamorous female CEO and was hired as a security guard. Coincidentally, the female CEO ended up becoming his tenant. The constant switch between their master and servant roles sparked fierce conflict and battle. Who will emerge as the victor in this war between man and woman? As the saying goes, "The tree wants calm but the wind keeps blowing." Will he truly be able to achieve his desire of leading a normal life? With different identities and distinct personalities, will he be able to resist the allure of these beautiful women who surround him?
260.17 Million words | 2021-06-26 12:49Update
Hush, listen to me tell a story, a magnificent and desolate tale of prosperity, love, hatred, and the cruel dance of power and destiny... In the realm of eternal illusions, where the greedy wolf breaks the seal, an otherworldly dream takes shape in the mortal realm. It is a dream of the Tang Dynasty's golden age, a dream where the night is adorned with vibrant red outfits, and melodies of flutes and songs drift through the air, bewitching and enchanting. In this realm of mortals, life is but a fleeting dream. As the night falls and lanterns light up, the hazy and chaotic red mansions come to life. The curtains are thick, and shadows fill the rooms, laughter and joy reverberating through the air. In the quiet moments of the past, forged by karmic forces, love and hate, resentment and ridicule intertwine. Who gambles their steadfastness on whose promises? And who will forever lose someone in the void? Destiny had long been written in the stars, and trapped beasts fight in their cages. In the end, all that remains is the emptiness, where broken wells and crumbling walls are nothing but illusions, a fading dream... Note: This story revolves around Princess Taiping, Emperor Li Longji, and the corrupt official Gao Lishi, as well as Li Dan and Shangguan Wan'er, with other characters playing supporting roles. It strives to present a partially historical, partially fictional narrative, with a classical and elegant writing style, vividly depicting the legendary stories that have disappeared in the vast river of history, a time of unparalleled prosperity and splendor within the Tang Palace!
80.96 Million words | 2021-08-18 02:58Update
[The new book "Soul Exorcist" has been released, serving as a sequel to "Ghost Valley". Search for "Soul Exorcist" on Mochat to find it.] In the 1980s, righteousness prevailed in the martial world. In the 1990s, wealth took the lead. After the new millennium, power became the dog's servant. In this story, black is black, white is white, with no pretentious depiction of justice and no biased description of the righteous path. I am merely narrating from an objective standpoint. That dog-like martial world. *********************************************** [Official QQ Group:] The main purpose of this book is to promote goodness and inspire positivity. It is purely fictional, so any resemblance is coincidental. Please don't come to check my water meter. This is not a hot-blooded story that makes people want to jump in and join. Please refrain from inappropriate comments. Two updates per day, one at a time~ The words won't wait for each other. Please kindly click on the five-pointed star below to add it to your collection. Remember to vote every day! Anticipation votes and recommendation votes are free. Just register and you'll have them. They will refresh every day. Thank you all, surname Yi!
439.10 Million words | 2022-12-04 07:32Update
Dr. Jiang Fei, a small doctor, was considering closing down his clinic due to poor business. However, he unexpectedly gained the ability to possess game characters and became invincible. Not only was he extremely skilled in medicine, he could even snatch lives from the hands of the King of Hell. He excelled not only in cooking, playing the qin, gardening, and pet training, but in everything! Just when others thought that this was all Jiang Fei was capable of, he grinned mischievously and set his sights on those martial arts secrets, such as the "Dragon Subduing Palm," the "Six Pulse Divine Sword," "The Art of the North Sea Divine Power," and the "Lonely Nine Swords"... Note: This translation is a creative interpretation and may not be an exact literal translation.
383.43 Million words | 2022-04-29 09:02Update
The Ultimate Foodie System: A Female Fugitive's Ultimate Counterattack! Ever since Tang Yiyi failed to awaken her special abilities, her life has been completely turned upside down. Her status plummeted, she was imprisoned for murder, and she also carried an 'unknown father' child in her belly. While being escorted, she was secretly attacked, infected with a zombie virus, and thrown into a garbage mountain. At the brink of death, she heard a chilling mechanical voice — "The Ultimate Foodie System has been successfully activated. Would you like to bind with it?"
76.52 Million words | 2021-05-04 12:56Update
After the war between immortals and demons, she was sucked into a temporal rift and found herself in the World War II era. Taking possession of a starved orphan, she paid no attention to the Allies, the Nazis, or even Satan. Since she had arrived here, she intended to live freely.
449.62 Million words | 2021-05-14 02:14Update
Jianxian Muyan is a standard successor. In the third battle for godhood of the year, he was resurrected by Chiyou and brought to the Naruto world in the second dimension with the Pangu axe shattered void. Not only did he lose all his magic power, but the ninjas in this world are stronger than expected. Shadow clones, Five Elements Chakra, space ninjutsu, the power of the Rinne Sharingan, how can they be ordinary? In order to regain his lost magic power and return to the real world, Muyan travels through various countries in the Naruto world. Grass Sword? I wonder how it compares to my Xuanyuan Sword? Susano'o? I wonder if my Nine Sovereign Sword Technique can break through your defense? Five Elements Ninjutsu? Compare it to my Nine Transformations Primordial Technique, who is stronger? You have the body of a sage, and I have the Indestructible Golden Body. Tailed Beast Transformation? I wonder if I can summon the Eastern Divine Dragon? The Gold Rope, Banana Fan, Golden Cudgel, Purple Gold Gourd, Amber Purifying Bottle, Seven Star Sword, are all treasures from my Eastern land, they just returned to their rightful owner. Traveling through the Naruto continent, all it takes is one person and one sword.
219.39 Million words | 2020-12-06 03:02Update
His poems, novels, and articles are famous throughout the north and south of the Yangtze River. His songs are widely sung and known to everyone. His movies have created a sensation worldwide. He is Li Chen Can, hailing from Earth, striving to become the king of a different time and space.
361.63 Million words | 2022-03-14 06:06Update
He was a college student who enlisted as a special recruit and became a Special Forces company commander at the age of 23. Due to a training accident, he unintentionally became a scapegoat for someone else and was unjustly blamed, putting an end to his bright future. When he retired, he inadvertently offended his superiors and was demoted to a small town. On his first day there, he had his wallet stolen by local hooligans and was surrounded and attacked with knives. He displayed extraordinary skills and caught the attention of the town mayor, who recruited him into his faction. However, he was framed once again. Having reached the limit of his tolerance, he made up his mind to fight back. Using his wit, he devised a brilliant plan that impressed his superiors, but jealousy struck again, leading to his demotion once more. He became a village official, feeling disheartened but not losing his determination. He continued to pursue his dreams, stepping on the head of the town's gang leader, earning the cheers of the townspeople. He led the villagers to prosperity, receiving recognition and promotion through petitions. Using both strategy and hard work, he steadily climbed the ranks of the bureaucracy. "Power Games in the Officialdom" will reveal the path to success in the officialdom and portray the various aspects of life there. "Power Games in the Officialdom" will make you understand. My dear friends, if you find my writing decent, please take a moment to register and bookmark it to support my writing.
496.78 Million words | 2021-10-31 16:10Update
The highest realm for a bodyguard is to woo the young lady of the employer. Lin Ze, an unrecognized undercover agent, is assigned by his former boss to protect a super wealthy family's young lady as her personal bodyguard, accompanying her to school. At school, he unexpectedly becomes entangled in ambiguous relationships with a variety of campus beauties. Outside of school, he becomes embroiled with a series of beauties, including wealthy businesswomen, elegant female agents, and beautiful policewomen. In order to protect his employer, Lin Ze uses his tough and cold methods to crush the enemy's provocations, ultimately winning the beauty's heart. "I'm just a bodyguard for the Han family's young lady, why do all of you want me to protect you?" Lin Ze couldn't help but feel a headache as he looked at the various beautiful women. PS: This is a story about a ruthless bodyguard in the city. When reading, please keep a certain distance from the computer to prevent screen explosions. The author disclaims any responsibility for health problems caused by the excessively fiery plot of the novel. If you, dear readers, enjoy "Ace Agent," please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ and Weibo groups!
380.49 Million words | 2021-06-10 09:44Update
Zeng Yi, an ordinary boy, has an extraordinary life. He walks through the city with his sense of justice and unsurpassed martial arts skills. Injustice? No problem! He upholds justice! The dark side of the government? No problem! He assists in cleaning it up! Gangsters running rampant? No problem! He steps in to eliminate them! National crisis? No problem! He willingly sheds blood for it! Protecting a beautiful woman? Even better! He's happy to serve! But behind these seemingly endless successes lies great danger. If he's not careful, he may be taken down by others. In this chaotic world, there's no way to control one's fate while on this journey filled with bloody battles and love. Xiao Mo's new work, "Assassin Bodyguard with i-Powers," has already been uploaded. Please support by visiting the book's webpage at http://www.k.com/book/.html.
362.08 Million words | 2023-01-07 08:08Update
An accident turned him, a high school student, into the biggest bug created by God. How will his life change? Power? Wealth? Beautiful women? "One day, this world will tremble before me!!" - Pei Donglai... ps: The end of the heavenly king, the arrival of the strong! Continuing the madness of "Wandering in the Flower City," "Special Teacher," "Hunting in the Flower City," and "Top Tier Heavenly King," a new urban love story awaits you, passion never dies, the blood still boils, stay tuned!
287.14 Million words | 2022-05-17 12:32Update
Tired of watching directors who can do anything and imaginative screenwriters? Don't worry, this is Zhao Danfeng's acting career. Returning to '94, he worked hard to become a member of the renowned Performance Class at the Central Academy of Drama in '96. He had classmates like International Zhang, Strongman Liu Ye, Golden Horse Qin Hailu, and Golden Lion Award winner Yuan Zhen. Witness the youth and campus stories of these stars, where you'll find not only captivating movies but also the wonderful lives of actors off-screen. This is a path to the throne of the king of actors that Zhao Danfeng has measured with his own footsteps... --------------- If there are any similarities, it's purely coincidental.
539.57 Million words | 2022-08-03 16:10Update
